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Reunion for the Classes of the 1960s & Before
June 20 at 7 pm in the Hilton Garden Inn of Pikeville. Tickets are $35. Register today for the upcoming 1960s & B4 decades reunion. Invite your classmates, bring your spouse, and enjoy the company of life-long friends. |
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Alumni Stay Busy in Retirement
Bob and Therese Manaugh
met in college at the University of Pikeville and then went on to work for the Department of Defense. The job led to a lot of traveling and moves. Starting out in Panama... |
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UPIKE's Only Mt. Laurel Queen Passes
Former Mountain Laurel Queen and UPIKE alumna, Ann Phillips served as a teacher in Richmond, Ky. A scholarship fund for Mt. Laurel Candidates is being established in Phillips' memory. Learn more by contacting us at
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Vietnam Veteran Recalls 'Hamburger Hill' Battle
George Blankenship, who grew up in the Matewan area (Delorme), had graduated from Pikeville College and had taught school for a year before getting his draft notice from Uncle Sam. He recalls going to the draft board located in the upstairs of what now is the Williamson post office. |
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Wetmore Medical Director of Takoma IP Rehab
Dr. Jeremy Wetmore has been named the new medical director for Takoma Regional Hospital's Center for Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation. |
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Photos from the Alumni Cruise
On May 31, the 2015 Alumni Cruise Crew left from Ft. Lauderdale, FL for a week in the Caribbean. Check out some of the amazing sights. |
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T-Shirts Available for Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball is selling dri-fit t-shirts in support of the Women's Basketball program. The will travel to Puerto Rico this Thanksgiving to play two games. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, contact Coach
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UPIKE Connect with Ambria Ray '06
Ambria Ray, UPIKE alumna and director of student success discusses the university's efforts on student retention, including the recently established Center for Student Success. | More
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A Non-Traditional Classroom: Washington, D.C.
Many students have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., during their college career but a select few get to call the nation's capital home. Haley Johnson did just that as she spent the spring semester as an intern with The Washington Center (TWC). | More
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KYCO Announces First Faculty Appointment
Eilene Eugenio Kinzer will provide ocular pathology lectures, as well as instructing students in the clinical setting. Prior to her appointment, Kinzer was a practicing optometrist in Grundy, Va. Kinzer graduated with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry... | More
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Griffin Named President-Elect of AAO
Laura Griffin associate professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices and chair of the department of OPP at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine was chosen as president-elect of the American Academy of Osteopathy... | More
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Public Safety Groups Establish Scholarship
Pikeville City Police and Pikeville Fire Department have established an annual scholarship at the University of Pikeville. To qualify for the "Pikeville Public Safety Group Scholarship," the recipient must be a graduate of Pikeville High School... | More
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Students Reap Rewards of Winter Garden All Year
Cathy Rehmeyer, a gardener, blogger and UPIKE professor whom Tackett calls the "mentor" for the Pikeville Elementary project, said a winter garden is perfect for schools and teachers interested in a gardening project. | More
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Spiritual Life | "Radicalized"
...the notion of being radical and being radicalized is one of the main invitations of the gospel message of Jesus of Nazareth. When so many other teachers of the day were providing messages of peace and safety, well-being and accommodation, Jesus was calling his disciples to pick up their crosses and follow him. |
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Ornithology Camping Trip
Fifteen biology students recently participated in a camping trip as a capstone experience to finish their semester of ornithology (the study of birds). The class ended with a two-week camping trip visiting five state parks across South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. |
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President's & Dean's Lists Announced
Chancellor and Interim President Paul E. Patton has released the names of the top students for the spring 2015 semester. |
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Honoring Academic Achievement
UPIKE recently held its annual Honors Convocation, a celebration of academic excellence and student achievement. Outstanding students in each academic major, from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Coleman College of Business and the Elizabeth Akers Elliott School of Nursing... |
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KYCOM Honors Graduates and Faculty
KYCOM recently held its annual graduation banquet honoring graduates and faculty members. Katelin Anne Turner, D.O., of Union City, Tenn., received the Dean's Award. The Dean's Award is presented to the student whose leadership... |
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Academic Team Places Second
UPIKE's Division I Academic Team placed second in the Salsarita's Invitational Tournament. The Kentucky College Quick Recall League Tournament was hosted by the University of Louisville and included teams from Louisville, the Cumberlands, Murray State, Eastern, Transylvania... |
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Nurses Honored During Traditional Ceremony
UPIKE's Elliott School of Nursing recently honored 21 new nurses during its annual nursing pinning. Students were pinned by nursing faculty, reciting the Florence Nightingale Pledge against the backdrop of a beautiful candle-lit ceremony. |
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Social Work Students Honored
UPIKE's College of Arts and Sciences honored 13 new professional social workers during an inaugural pinning ceremony. Students were pinned by social work faculty during a special candle-lit ceremony recognizing their commitment to higher education and service... |
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Students Inducted Into National Honor Society
Alpha Mu Gamma, a national foreign language honor society, recently welcomed 10 students during an induction ceremony. In order to be a full member of Alpha Mu Gamma, students have to earn a final grade of "A" in two courses of a college-level foreign language program. |
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Gonzales Named NAIA Scholar-Athlete
Baseball senior Nicolas Gonzales earned his first NAIA Scholar-Athlete honor, officials from the national office announced on Thursday. Gonzales is one of 354 baseball student-athletes to earn the academic honor in the nation. |
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Softball Trio Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
A trio of softball student-athletes, including Brittany Adams, Sarah Kinney and Sydney Morris, were named NAIA Scholar-Athletes, officials from the national office announced. |
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W Soccer Announces 2015 Recruiting Class
Women's soccer will welcome a large group of 20 new faces to the field for the 2015 season. Included in the group are 16 incoming freshman, of which five are international signees, three junior-college transfers, and one... |
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Proud Sponsor of the UPIKE Alumni Association
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Alumni Discount at the UPIKE Bookstore
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Alumni Relations | University of Pikeville | 147 Sycamore Street | Pikeville, Ky. 41501
The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville.
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